Comfort CoolThumb CMC Restriction Splint, Left Large 8" to 9"

This thumb brace was recommended by my hand surgeon. I like the fact that I can wear some gloves while wearing this brace (gloves that stretch) but it does not give me firm support that I need for my arthritis. Otherwise I can recommend this brace.

This is an exact replacement for the one that was given to me in PT. I misplaced it and had to get another one, only to find the first one two days later. So now I have a spare. I take it off to do the dishes, take a shower, etc. - anything that uses water. Even sleep with it on because it is comfortable and keeps my thumb from moving in a direction where it hurts.

Nice product, seems to alleviate some pain, fairly comfortable - not rigid...a little sweaty tho.

Due to CMC thumb joint replacement, this brace was necessary post cast. It is doing the job necessary for full recovery. Excellent product!

The hand covering is way too long to fit. It's misshapen according to my hand. Even though it is a whole size up from the first one I ordered, it doesn't even close in the back because it is just made differently. It does not match the photo on the website. It is apparently not eligible for return, something I didn't find out until I tried to return it. Now I don't know what to do because I need one that fits and don't know how/where to find it now.

I have arthritis in my left hand and the small fits perfectly.

I bought this on the advice of my hand surgeon to help minimize arthritic pain in the CMC joint of my left hand (the joint at the very base of the last bone of the thumb).My doctor explained that by minimizing thumb mobility it would help to minimize motion within the joint and, thus, help minimize pain as a result.I have strong hands with large palm muscles - which is not good when it comes to using this device which partially relies on elastic compression to help minimize/stabilize the thumb.The fact that the CMC joint is right below the palm muscle (the thick muscle on the underside of the hand at the base of the thumb which in my case is fairly large) and because this item relies partly on compression to stabilize that joint mean that the use of this caused added pain for me: Imagine putting compression on a substantial muscle under which a sore and painful joint is located.And for the record I measured my hand several times very carefully (as directed) to ensure I was buying the right size brace for my hand. According to the sizing instructions, my hand required a 'medium'. Perhaps a large would've been a better choice but then again if it is too loose it won't work as intended. I also tried to ensure that I wasn't overly tightening it when i put it on - but all to no avail...no matter what I did, this brace wound up causing added pain for me - not what I'd hoped for that's for sure.Another factor to take into consideration is that perhaps the degeneration of cartilage in my CMC joint has become too acute for a compression-style brace which is what I suspect to be the case with me. And if I'm correct in my own self-assessment (and I'm certain I am) then I feel my hand surgeon should have thought through a bit more carefully before recommending this brace (for the record, I'm no longer seeing that doctor).Furthermore, a rigid, custom-made, half-hand plastic brace that mu occupational therapist made for me is what wound up working for me was the very thing that doctor said I wouldn't 'like' because some of his other patients found it to be "too restrictive" yet I found that not only was that plastic brace far more comfortable, more importantly it was far more effective at minimizing my pain since it was more effective at stabilizing my thumb/CMC joint because it relies on rigidity and not compression to perform its intended function.I admit that although this item may have worked well for others, unfortunately in my situation and with my medical circumstances it didn't work for me.

Ordered for my wife at Dr's suggestion as opposed to getting this thru him. Cost a fraction of the prescription cost and is exactly the same one he would have prescribed. Works great and my wife's very pleased with it. Saved us a couple hundred dollars buying it online. Highly recommend

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